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Metallic Carpenter Bee?

Xylocopa bombylans

Photo by ShannaB
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Field Notes

Description:

Large, bright blue insect with a very loud buzz.

Habitat:

Riparian bush land - Harry's Hut camping area, Great Sandy National Park, Queensland.

Notes:

Seen near the canoe-launch area at Harry's Hut. Unfortunately I wasn't able to get a clear shot but I believe this is a Metallic Carpenter bee. I can't find a pic that looks exactly like it.

Reference Links:

Metallic Carpenter Bee - Xylocopa (Lestis) bombylans

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
Mark Ridgway
Nice spotting then. Antennae, colour and abdominal segments look good.
ShannaB
Nah, we both looked at that. We're sure this is a bee. It was huge, much bigger and fatter than a wasp.
Mark Ridgway
or like this? http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_parawasps/CuckooWasp.htm
ShannaB
Yeah. Nath and I are both really leaning towards bee, but honestly, neither of us really have any idea.

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Wilds of South-East Queensland
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PublishedApril 25, 2014

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